Natural-disaster risk in Ecuador
In Ecuador, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, tsunami, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Loja (safety 33/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Ecuador from natural disasters
- Loja — safety 33/100, main risk earthquake
- Ambato — safety 31/100, main risk earthquake
- Latacunga — safety 31/100, main risk earthquake
- Quito — safety 31/100, main risk earthquake
- Riobamba — safety 31/100, main risk earthquake
- Santo Domingo de los Colorados — safety 30/100, main risk flooding
- Cuenca — safety 30/100, main risk earthquake
- Portoviejo — safety 30/100, main risk earthquake
FAQ
Is Ecuador safe from natural disasters?
Across 17 cities in Ecuador, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.5/5). Safest city: Loja (safety 33/100).
What natural disasters affect Ecuador?
By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.5/5; tsunami 3.1/5; flooding 2.9/5; drought 1.6/5; wildfire 1.5/5; extreme heat 1.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.
Which city in Ecuador is safest from natural disasters?
Loja, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.